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Sareth

Primarily a girl's name of Khmer origin with 20 recorded births. Also given to 12 boys.

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Meaning & Origin

Sareth is a two-syllable girl's name with a distinguished, classic sound — shared with Old English and biblical names. With only 20 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Sareth is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Sareth is a boy's and girl's baby name of Khmer origin meaning 'pure' or 'clear,' used in Cambodia and among Khmer-speaking communities.

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Sareth is cataloged under the Khmer naming tradition. Names from the Khmer tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.

In the U.S., Sareth has been recorded as a girl's name since 1986, with 20 total births. Browse the Khmer names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked
Current Rank
20
Total births
Since 1986
2023
Peak year
8 births
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Popularity Over Time

Sareth has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1986.

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First appeared: 1986Peak: 2023 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sareth
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s8
2010s5
1980s7

The Story of Sareth

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2023, Sareth is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Sareth are most likely born between 2013 and 2023.

How rare is Sareth?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Sareth is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1986, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2020s with 8 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(3 years, 19862023)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sareth
YearBirthsRank
20238#12009
20165#18406
19867#9343

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Sareth as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Sareth has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 12 births since 1986.

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Current rank
12
Total births
1986
Peak year
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sareth a boy's or girl's name?
Sareth is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 12 recorded births.
When was Sareth most popular?
Sareth reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Sareth?
Sareth is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 20 babies in the U.S. since 1986. Its peak was in 2023.
Can Sareth be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Sareth is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 19862023